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Datavysts, a new international project led by data researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University, is taking a fresh approach to artificial intelligence by using it to help people and communities. 🌍

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Photo shows (L-R) – BMA President Professor Dame Parveen Kumar, who presented the awards, André Bright, Amelia McInnes-Dean and Professor David Nott, who spoke at the awards.

A groundbreaking sexual health project that created innovative films to tackle STI stigma and boost testing among young people has won the 2025 BMA Foundation MEDFASH Award. 👏

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Eradicating Hepatitis C in Scotland Scotland is on the verge of becoming one of the first countries in the world to eliminate Hepatitis C. Glasgow Caledonian University’s groundbreaking research and award-winning partnership work has be...

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Dr David Hamilton

GCU Physiotherapist Dr David Hamilton with Morning Live’s resident GP Dr Punam Krishan and a physiotherapy student.

Leading physiotherapist Dr David Hamilton has showcased his expertise to millions of viewers after appearing twice in one week on BBC Morning Live. 📺

📽️ Watch now:

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Tune back in on Thursday, 23 October, to get tips for back pain.

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Under the microscope Microbiology research at Glasgow Caledonian University is underpinning consumer health in many everyday products found in supermarkets and pharmacies around the world.

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Dr Liza Morton

Senior Lecturer in Applied Psychology @drlizamorton.bsky.social has been named as a finalist in the Volunteers Award category in this year’s Scotland’s Health Awards in recognition of her tireless campaign work. 👏

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Stem cell trials for tendon injuries risk failure without proper rehabilitation, say researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University. 🔬

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Photo by photographer Iman Tajik shows Professor Lorna Paul receiving the award. Left to right - Health and Social Care Alliance Chief Officer Sara Redmond, Dr Matthieu Poyade, Professor Lorna Paul and awards host Laura Boyd.

A virtual reality (VR) games rehabilitation project that's transforming the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Scotland has won The ALLIANCE Self Management Awards – Digital Innovator award. 🏆

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Vision health researchers have found that a childhood myopia management module for eye care practitioners at Glasgow Caledonian is improving children’s lives and boosting workplace satisfaction. 👓

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Join the Sporting a Healthy Pelvic Floor event at Glasgow Caledonian Glasgow Caledonian University researchers are teaming up with the Scottish Government to host a special event on women’s pelvic floor health as part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 2025.

GCU researchers are teaming up with the Scottish Government to host a special event on women’s pelvic floor health as part of Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week 2025. 💙

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Check out some of latest research happening in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University in the September issue of the ReaCH newsletter!
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Dr Vicky Joshi

Glasgow Caledonian University physiotherapy lecturer and researcher Dr Vicky Joshi has been awarded an Early Postdoctoral Fellowship from the Chief Scientist Office (CSO). 👏

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Scotland 'still UK's drug deaths capital' despite miscount in England and Wales Speaking to the Sunday Mail, Professor Andrew McAuley of Glasgow Caledonian University said the UK-wide picture hadn’t changed.

Professor Andrew McAuley (@arjmcauley.bsky.social ) discusses Scotland's drug deaths ⬇️

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The latest RCN Research forum podcast is now live! In the podcast Gordon Hill & an ECR discuss writing for publication with Ann McMahon & Andree Le May. Ann & Andree share strategies & give excellent advice to help nurses to get their work published. #RCNResearch25 on.soundcloud.com/nmhwvyVvTiIQ...

Group photo of the vision congress participants in front of the Govan Mbeki building.

Researchers from all over the UK and beyond attended a major vision science congress hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University. 👏

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Development of the Youth Stigma Experiences Scale (YSES): A Participatory Mixed Methods Exploration of Youth Mental Health Stigma

My doctoral thesis is finally published! If you are a researcher interested in #mentalhealthstigma #participatoryresearch then it may be of interest to you.

Using participatory research methods we designed a model and measurement tool to capture youth mental health stigma experiences!

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A virtual reality (VR) games rehabilitation project that’s transforming the lives of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) in Scotland has been shortlisted for a prestigious digital innovation award. 👏

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Dr Lee John Curley.

Dr Lee John Curley, Lecturer in Applied Psychology at Glasgow Caledonian University, joined The Why? Curve podcast to explore the evidence behind jury decision-making.

🎧 Listen now on Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1Gi2...

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📢 Researcher opportunity 🎉
Are you an allied health professional with experience in neurological conditions. We have an exciting opportunity for a part time post at GCU on a Stroke Association funded study. Closing date is 28/07/2025. Find out more 👉 bit.ly/3Iq7rQ9

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Check out some of latest research happening in the School of Health and Life Sciences at Glasgow Caledonian University in the June issue of the ReaCH newsletter!
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Deliberations and the panel discussion.

Panel discussion with experts during the event. Left to right: OU Lecturer Gillian Mawdsley, Glasgow Caledonian Senior Lecturer in Law Dr Andrew Tickell and Glasgow Caledonian Lecturer Dr Lee John Curley.

Photo of the participants and the panelists.

Panel discussion with experts during the event. Left to right: Dr Hayley Ness, Senior Lecturer in Psychology at The Open University in Scotland and Tony Lenahan KC.

A sell-out mock murder trial at Glasgow Caledonian where true crime buffs were given the chance to sit on a jury and give their verdicts to an expert panel has proved a real hit. ⚖️

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Scientists discover new pathway to prevent diet-related liver cancer Glasgow Caledonian University scientists have discovered a new scientific pathway to prevent fatty liver disease, caused by Western diet high in fat and sugar, from progressing to deadly liver cancer.

Glasgow Caledonian University scientists, led by Dr Timothy Humpton, have discovered a new scientific pathway to prevent fatty liver disease, caused by Western diet high in fat and sugar, from progressing to deadly liver cancer. 👏

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**Two vacancies for KTP Associates as part of our project to develop a psychologically-informed AI-driven triaging system for mental health, in collaboration with Scottish Action for Mental Health. Deadline 19th June. Info in comments below
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Professor of Stroke Care and Rehabilitation leads first European aphasia-specific guidelines Professor of Stroke Care and Rehabilitation Marian Brady led the development of the world’s first aphasia-specific guidelines launched at the ESOC 2025 -European Stroke Organisation Conference.

GCU Professor Marian Brady led the development of the world’s first aphasia-specific guidelines launched at the ESOC 2025 - European Stroke Organisation Conference in Helsinki yesterday (May 22). 🧠

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Photo of a courtroom and a short caption that reads: 'Conviction or Acquittal: Join a mock murder trial and uncover the psychology of jury decision-making'.

Poster of the Glasgow Science Festival.

As part of the Glasgow Science Festival, Glasgow Caledonian University and @openuniversity.bsky.social are inviting the public to take part in a mock murder trial. ⚖️

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Glasgow Caledonian psychology and computing experts team up with SAMH to boost mental health services across Scotland Glasgow Caledonian University has secured £370,000 of Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funding to work with Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) to develop new clinical AI tools to expand the ...

Two GCU departments have secured £370,000 of Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) funding to work with Scottish Action for Mental Health (SAMH) to develop new clinical AI tools to expand the vital services. 💡

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Glasgow Caledonian develops new VR games to help improve the lives of people with MS Virtual reality rehabilitation games have been developed by researchers at Glasgow Caledonian University to improve the lives of people with Multiple Sclerosis across Scotland.

Virtual reality (VR) rehabilitation games have been developed by GCU researchers to improve the lives of people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) across Scotland. 💡

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APMIS | Medical Research Journal | Wiley Online Library Diabetic foot ulcers (DFUs) are common complications for diabetic patients, often exacerbated by complex polymicrobial biofilm infections. While the majority of DFU studies are bacterial focused, fun...

💡Ever wondered what fungi are lurking in chronic wounds?

Check out our brand new study on fungal prevalence in diabetic foot ulcers 👇

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